SWIFT/BIC code PIRBCY2NXXX
PIRBCY2NXXX belongs to Astrobank Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PIRBCY2NXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PIRBCY2N |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Astrobank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nicosia (Lefkosia) |
| Country | Cyprus |
How the Astrobank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PIRB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2N Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT code PIRBCY2NXXX?
PIRBCY2NXXX identifies the headquarters of Astrobank Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia), Cyprus. Use it when you send money to an account at Astrobank Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Astrobank Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does Astrobank Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PIRBCY2NXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Astrobank Limited in Cyprus, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is PIRBCY2N and PIRBCY2NXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PIRBCY2N is the short version of PIRBCY2NXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Astrobank Limited in Nicosia (Lefkosia).
How long does a transfer to Astrobank Limited take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PIRBCY2NXXX to send euros to Cyprus?
Cyprus is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PIRBCY2NXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.